Cultural Distance in International Ventures : Exploring Perceptions of European and Chinese Managers

Katiuscia Vaccarini

ISBN 10: 3319621920 / ISBN 13: 9783319621920

Published by Springer International Publishing, 2017

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book uses the concepts of both cultural and psychic distance to analyse managers' perceptions in international business settings, with a specific focus on European and Chinese ventures in the green technology industry. The key concept of 'distance' refers to the variations of cultures, languages, business practices, policies and regulations that distinguish different countries. Offering empirical case studies and theoretical refinements on how scholars can conceptualise and operationalise the psychic distance construct, the authors provide a comprehensive examination of European foreign direct investment (FDI) to China and Chinese FDI to Europe. Contributing to the Marie Curie scheme, Partnering Opportunities between Europe and China in the Renewable Energy and Environmental iNdustries (POREEN), this book is an invaluable read for managers and practitioners.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cultural Distance in International Ventures : Exploring Perceptions of European and Chinese Managers
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319621920
• ISBN 13: 9783319621920
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 153H x 14D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 153 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 328 grams

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Synopsis

This book uses the concepts of both cultural and psychic distance to analyse managers’ perceptions in international business settings, with a specific focus on European and Chinese ventures in the green technology industry. The key concept of ‘distance’ refers to the variations of cultures, languages, business practices, policies and regulations that distinguish different countries. Offering empirical case studies and theoretical refinements on how scholars can conceptualise and operationalise the psychic distance construct, the authors provide a comprehensive examination of European foreign direct investment (FDI) to China and Chinese FDI to Europe. Contributing to the Marie Curie scheme, Partnering Opportunities between Europe and China in the Renewable Energy and Environmental iNdustries (POREEN), this book is an invaluable read for managers and practitioners.

About the Author

Katiuscia Vaccarini is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy.

Francesca Spigarelli is Assistant Professor at the University of Macerata, Italy.

Ernesto Tavoletti is Associate Professor at the University of Macerata, Italy.

Christoph Lattemann is Associate Professor at Jacobs University, Germany.